Minor in Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis
Prepare for a career as a Registered Behavior Technician
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services offers a Minor in Applied Behavior Analysis. This minor increases the employability of BSPHS students by providing preparation for a career as a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT). It also prepares students to complete the ABA Master’s degree program at William James College.
The RBT is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator. In order to qualify as and RBT, individuals must complete a 40-hour training program under the supervision of a BCBA and complete an examination offered by the Applied Behavior Analysis Certification Board.
While the RBT is the entry level credential for a career in ABA, this minor goes beyond the base requirements, preparing students to continue toward a BCABA credential (with a BS and additional supervised hours) or a BCBA with a Master’s degree and additional supervised hours. This particular minor provides the option for a student who achieves a grade of 83% or higher in all classes to receive credit for 2 graduate level courses in the William James College program.
For more information, please contact kerri_augusto@williamjames.edu
Curriculum Overview
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services Required Courses:
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)
Applied Behavior Analysis Minor Required Courses:
- BSAP205 - Applied Behavior Analysis for People with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- BSAP305 - Basic Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
- BSAP405 - Advanced Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
- BSAP415 - Practicum and Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis: Assessment and Intervention (3 credits)
One of the following rotating electives:
- BSHS201 - Introduction to Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- BSPY203 - Helpers and Heroes (3 credits)
- BSPY211 - Theories of Personality (3 credits)
- BSSC217L - Nutritional Psychology Lab (3 credits)
- BSANTH220 - Ethnic Identity and Social Stratification (3 credits)
- BSHS321 - Professional Issues in Human Services (3 credits)
- BSPY340 - Contemporary Topics in Psychology: Popular Culture (3 credits)
- BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)
Program Director
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kerri Agusto.

Kerri Augusto, PhD
Associate Professor, BS in Psychology and Human Services
Director, Undergraduate Studies
kerri_augusto@williamjames.edu